MGN532 Investigating Real-World Business Issues
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| Unit code: | MGN532 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 36 credit points of completed study |
| Equivalent(s): | MGN509 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,174 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,703 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,596 |
| International unit fee | $6,180 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGN532 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 24 credit points of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGN509 |
| Coordinator: | Carol Richards | c6.richards@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate research designs for a Management or HRM business issue [KS 1.1, HO 2.2]
- Convert business issues into researchable questions using theoretical and conceptual frameworks from Management or HRM underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Identify, critically assess and justify suitable primary and secondary data, knowledge sources and research methods relevant to the project addressing a real-world business problem underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Critically assess the ethical issues raised by the business project design [SE 5.1]Relates to: PG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
Content
Major topics covered in this unit:
- Research design in Management and HRM
- Construction of research questions to address real world business issues
- Sources of quantitative and qualitative data and information in business and HRM
- Ethical and social responsibility considerations for Management and HRM project proposals
- Writing skills to produce a Management and HRM project proposals
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in lectures and workshops. A range of activities are provided to stimulate discussions, exchange ideas and co-create content. The unit requires students to be self-motivated, pre-prepared and active participants, supportive of peer-to-peer learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Business Research Proposal
Produce a business research proposal that provides an outline of your approach to a Management or HRM issue that requires investigation. This includes a working title, research question, literature review, a proposed research design and the practical contributions the research will make. Ethical considerations of your research proposal must also be considered.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Research Plan
Develop a business research plan which demonstrates the principles of social responsibility to address an identified business issue from a Management or HRM perspective. The project plan requires you to construct research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework, identify sources and methods of data collection and analysis, and identify ethical issues around data collection.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Online
| Unit code: | MGN532 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 24 credit points of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGN509 |
Overview
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate research designs for a Management or HRM business issue [KS 1.1, HO 2.2]
- Convert business issues into researchable questions using theoretical and conceptual frameworks from Management or HRM underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Identify, critically assess and justify suitable primary and secondary data, knowledge sources and research methods relevant to the project addressing a real-world business problem underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Critically assess the ethical issues raised by the business project design [SE 5.1]Relates to: PG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
Content
Major topics covered in this unit:
- Research design in Management and HRM
- Construction of research questions to address real world business issues
- Sources of quantitative and qualitative data and information in business and HRM
- Ethical and social responsibility considerations for Management and HRM project proposals
- Writing skills to produce a Management and HRM project proposals
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in lectures and workshops. A range of activities are provided to stimulate discussions, exchange ideas and co-create content. The unit requires students to be self-motivated, pre-prepared and active participants, supportive of peer-to-peer learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Business Research Proposal
Produce a business research proposal that provides an outline of your approach to a Management or HRM issue that requires investigation. This includes a working title, research question, literature review, a proposed research design and the practical contributions the research will make. Ethical considerations of your research proposal must also be considered.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Research Plan
Develop a business research plan which demonstrates the principles of social responsibility to address an identified business issue from a Management or HRM perspective. The project plan requires you to construct research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework, identify sources and methods of data collection and analysis, and identify ethical issues around data collection.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGN532 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 24 credit points of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGN509 |
Overview
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate research designs for a Management or HRM business issue [KS 1.1, HO 2.2]
- Convert business issues into researchable questions using theoretical and conceptual frameworks from Management or HRM underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Identify, critically assess and justify suitable primary and secondary data, knowledge sources and research methods relevant to the project addressing a real-world business problem underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Critically assess the ethical issues raised by the business project design [SE 5.1]Relates to: PG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
Content
Major topics covered in this unit:
- Research design in Management and HRM
- Construction of research questions to address real world business issues
- Sources of quantitative and qualitative data and information in business and HRM
- Ethical and social responsibility considerations for Management and HRM project proposals
- Writing skills to produce a Management and HRM project proposals
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in lectures and workshops. A range of activities are provided to stimulate discussions, exchange ideas and co-create content. The unit requires students to be self-motivated, pre-prepared and active participants, supportive of peer-to-peer learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Business Research Proposal
Produce a business research proposal that provides an outline of your approach to a Management or HRM issue that requires investigation. This includes a working title, research question, literature review, a proposed research design and the practical contributions the research will make. Ethical considerations of your research proposal must also be considered.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Research Plan
Develop a business research plan which demonstrates the principles of social responsibility to address an identified business issue from a Management or HRM perspective. The project plan requires you to construct research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework, identify sources and methods of data collection and analysis, and identify ethical issues around data collection.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Online
| Unit code: | MGN532 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 24 credit points of completed study |
| Equivalent: | MGN509 |
Overview
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate research designs for a Management or HRM business issue [KS 1.1, HO 2.2]
- Convert business issues into researchable questions using theoretical and conceptual frameworks from Management or HRM underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Identify, critically assess and justify suitable primary and secondary data, knowledge sources and research methods relevant to the project addressing a real-world business problem underpinned by principles of social responsibility [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
- Critically assess the ethical issues raised by the business project design [SE 5.1]Relates to: PG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
Content
Major topics covered in this unit:
- Research design in Management and HRM
- Construction of research questions to address real world business issues
- Sources of quantitative and qualitative data and information in business and HRM
- Ethical and social responsibility considerations for Management and HRM project proposals
- Writing skills to produce a Management and HRM project proposals
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in lectures and workshops. A range of activities are provided to stimulate discussions, exchange ideas and co-create content. The unit requires students to be self-motivated, pre-prepared and active participants, supportive of peer-to-peer learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Business Research Proposal
Produce a business research proposal that provides an outline of your approach to a Management or HRM issue that requires investigation. This includes a working title, research question, literature review, a proposed research design and the practical contributions the research will make. Ethical considerations of your research proposal must also be considered.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Research Plan
Develop a business research plan which demonstrates the principles of social responsibility to address an identified business issue from a Management or HRM perspective. The project plan requires you to construct research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework, identify sources and methods of data collection and analysis, and identify ethical issues around data collection.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1); HO (2.2); SE (5.1, 5.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Plan - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Business Research Proposal, Business Research Plan